Amos and Andy – Matrimonial Mishap, with Retro Plus. 431112

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Another double feature from Amos and Andy.

In the first episode, 290423RaisingMoneyForLodgeRenovations . the audio is a little staticky. Andy and Kingfish are rewriting the lodge Bylaws, and try to explain the legal sounding words to Amos. The purpose of these particular lodge rules deal with raising money, and how much the dues should be. As Kingfish leaves to work on them some more, the conversation turns to Amos woman troubles with Ruby.

In the second feature, 431112 Matrimonial Mishap, Kingfish is in his office, worrying how to raise money for the lodge. Wow, somethings just never change. A woman mistakes his office for a matrimonial bureau, but seeing the chance to make a few bucks, Kingfish takes the time to play along. In the spirit of relieving the woman’s pocketbook of a few dollars, Kingfish sets out to sell off Andy’s bachelorhood. Andy is just too attached to his single lifestyle.

Amos suggests that he see a psychiatrist to overcome his marriage mental block. The doctor is played by Lionel Barrymore. Can the doc help Andy? It seems to all be related to controlling the emotions, getting to the root of a problem, and facing it. All nice words, but will the advice help?

Just whehn Andy is close to going through with it, his married friends overdo it in their encouragement, and their behavior gives him a reality check. In short, Kingfish plan backfires on him in a big way.